Microbus meets minivan in all-electric VW concept

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Designed with a nod to the Microbus, the BUDD-e concept van is an all-electric vehicle with an estimated 233-mile range, and uses a platform to be shared across VW's growing electrification program. It features advanced technology such as gesture control and a huge 13.3-inch display for both front and rear passengers.

Designed with a nod to the Microbus, the BUDD-e concept van is an all-electric vehicle with an estimated 233-mile range, and uses a platform to be shared across VW's growing electrification program. It features advanced technology such as gesture control and a huge 13.3-inch display for both front and rear passengers.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Dr. Herbert Diess speaks at the 2016 Consumer Electronic Show 2016 on January 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed with a nod to the Microbus, the BUDD-e concept van is an all-electric vehicle with an estimated 233-mile range, and uses a platform to be shared across VW's growing electrification program.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Dr. Herbert Diess speaks at the 2016 Consumer Electronic Show 2016 on January 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed with a nod to the Microbus, the BUDD-e concept van is an all-electric vehicle with an estimated 233-mile range, and uses a platform to be shared across VW's growing electrification program.

The Volkswagen BUDD-e all-electric MPV concept is a cross between a minivan and VW microbus, slotting between the Tiguan compact crossover and the Touraeg midsize crossover, but taller than both. Volkswagen says the Modular Electric Platform (MEB) used in the concept will be applied in its electrification program in many VW vehicles by 2019.